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Dog Vest Program

Hurting or Killing a Police Dog is a Crime!!

NYS PENAL LAW—Section 195.06 — Killing or injuring a police animal. A person is guilty of killing or injuring a police animal when such person intentionally kills or injuries any animal while such animal is in the performance of its duties and under the supervision of a police or peace officer.

Killing or injuring a police animal is a class A misdemeanor.

We want to thank all of you who have so generously supported the USPCA Region 7 in our efforts to make sure that all of our canine partners are always protected from those that might want to harm them.

Unfortunate but true, sometimes a police agency just can’t afford to purchase a ballistic vest for their canine. This can happen when there just isn’t enough money in a municipal budget to cover the expense. It is one of the primary goals of Region 7 to make sure all of our canines are fully and properly protected when its time to do our job but we can’t do it without your support and help.

If you wish to make a donation to help us purchase a vest or other equipment needed by our canine partners please contact us by clicking on "Contact Us". If you are a USPCA Region 7 K-9 Police Officer and need a vest, please submit a written request on department letterhead and forward to Trustee Nelson Hernandez.

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Vests will be awarded as determined by availability and proven needs of the department.

We will strive to protect all of our partners just like they protect the public!!

Death Benefit

The USPCA National Association has a death benefit for all officers and Canines, killed in the line of duty. Go to www.uspcak9.com for details about the procedure.

Region 7 has an additional death benefit for active members in our association. An active member is one who is a regular or associate member who is current with their dues and has sent in an application designating a beneficiary.

Monies will be sent to the beneficiary upon presentation of a death certificate to a member of the executive board. The board member will bring said certificate to the next meeting where it will be read into the minutes of the meeting. The president will direct the treasurer to issue a check to the beneficiary at that time.

Scholarship Program

The USPCA Region 7 scholarship program is provided to benefit the children/grandchildren of members who are working hard to ensure a brighter future by continuing their education.

The region has set aside $5000.00 annually for the specific purpose of assisting with the rising cost of education. Twice annually, the region will award five students a scholarship of $500.00 dollars.

Selection for the award is to take place at the -------- USPCA Region 7 meeting.
Names of all applicants are to be placed into a hat and selected at random in front
of membership in attendance. Awards will be presented during the ------- meeting.

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